Mercury/SeaRay 135hp Hard Steering

searaylaguna

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I have 1989 Laguna with 135hp Mercury o/b. It is a hydraulic steering set up.
It is extremely hard to steer and takes both hands to turn stop to stop.
Any suggestions? Thanks-
 

alldodge

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Re: Mercury/SeaRay 135hp Hard Steering

Whatt type of steering unit do you have and did you check the oil level?
 

smokeonthewater

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Re: Mercury/SeaRay 135hp Hard Steering

check the engine swivel out... disconnect the hydraulic cylinder from the steering arm and see if it is still hard to steer
 

searaylaguna

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Re: Mercury/SeaRay 135hp Hard Steering

I think that is in my manual. Similar to bleeding car brakes I believe. Thanks-
 

searaylaguna

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Re: Mercury/SeaRay 135hp Hard Steering

Great idea!! If its smoother then the hydraulic cylinder is NG?
 
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